What is the alpha acid content of Zythos hops?

Zythos typically falls in an alpha acid range of 10–12.5%.

Is Zythos a bittering or aroma hop?

Zythos is generally used as a dual hop.

What does Zythos taste and smell like?

Our flavor analysis associates Zythos with grapefruit, orange, pineapple.

Zythos

Purpose: Dual
Alpha acid: 10–12.5%
Beta acid: 4.7–6.2%
Cohumulone: 28–31% of alpha
Total oils: 0.7–1.2 mL/100g

Flavor profile

Our analysis — recovered from this hop's oil and descriptor data, not a republished source list.

grapefruit
orange
pineapple

Overview

Zythos is a Hopunion proprietary blend aimed at American ale and IPA use. It carries enough alpha (10-12.5%) for bittering but is better framed as a citrus-forward aroma blend, bringing tangerine, grapefruit, pine, pineapple, floral, and broader citrus tones with 70% alpha retention in the storage datum.

Frequently asked questions

What is the alpha acid content of Zythos hops?: Zythos typically falls in an alpha acid range of 10–12.5%.
Is Zythos a bittering or aroma hop?: Zythos is generally used as a dual hop.
What does Zythos taste and smell like?: Our flavor analysis associates Zythos with grapefruit, orange, pineapple.

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Where to buy Zythos

Zythos is widely stocked by homebrew suppliers. Check your preferred local or online homebrew shop for current availability and pricing.

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